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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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